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JOURNAL OF HORTICULTURE AND COTTAGE GARDENER . 
[ November 11, 1886. 
Chrysanthemum Coquette de Castille (W. Holmes, Hackney).—A Japanese 
variety, with narrow fluted slightly recurving florets, of a blush tint or 
delicate pink. The blooms were of fine form and substance. 
Chrysanthemum gloriosum (J. Yeitch & Sons).—One of the Japanese 
section, with long, slender, partly tubular, bright, clear, yellow twisted 
florets. 
Chrysanthemum White Ceres (J. Yeitch & Sons).—A bold Japanese 
variety, with long, flat, straight, white, or faintly tinted florets, making a 
fine bloom. 
Chrysanthemums Phcsbus (J. Veitch & Sons), La France , Eynsford Gem, 
Admiral T. Symonds, and Jane (H. Cannell & Sons).—All these have been 
previously noted. The first was figured in this Journal last week, and the 
rest is described in the report of the Crystal Palace Show. 
Amaryllis Lady Mayoress (J. Yeitch & Sons).—One of the autumn¬ 
flowering group, obtained from a cross between A. reticulata and a variety 
of A. Leopoldi. It is an exceedingly handsome hybrid, with large beauti¬ 
fully formed flowers, deeply veined and suffused with rich rosy red, and 
having a broad well-defined bar in the centre of each lobe. It is one of the 
best of the group. 
Angrcecum aviculare (Sir Trevor Lawrence, Bart., M.P.).—A graceful 
species, bearing racemeB of twelve or fifteen flowers, the sepals and petals 
narrow, white, and reflexed, the spur 3 or 4 inches long, and curved. 
Primula capitata major (G. F. Wilson, Esq.).—A variety distinguished by 
the larger size of its flowers and heads. 
Clerodendron nutans (W. G. Head, Crystal Palace).—An old but neglected 
East Indian species, which was introduced in 1820, and is occasionally met 
with in botanic gardens. It has long drooping racemes of white flowers, 
with long slender white filaments, and a red-tinted calyx. The leaves are 
narrow, lanceolate, and waved, and the margin, the plant being of free 
growth, and succeeding well in a warm conservatory or intermediate house. 
Pontederia crassipes delicata (Mr. Ross, Pendell Court Gardens).—A 
variety of this curious aquatic plant, with flowers of a soft blush tint. 
CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOWS. 
HAY ANT.— November 3rd and 4th. 
The third Show of this flourishing young Society was held on the above, 
named date in the Town Hall, and was a great success. The growth of the 
Chrysanthemum in this neighbourhood has made rapid strides; so en¬ 
thusiastic have the local growers become that a capital exhibition can now 
be held, the exhibits being contributed solely by local growers. Yery fine 
were the Japanese blooms staged, but the incurved classes contained some 
inferior blooms, being rough, the result of the excessively hot weather 
experienced in August. Groups of Chrysanthemums Bhowed a marked 
improvement on the two previous years. There were four entries, all of 
which were good, each one being arranged in the four corners of the Hall 
had quite an imposing appearance. In the first-prize group from Mr. A. 
Payne, gardener to Mrs. E. Smith, Havant, were some splendid blooms, 
mainly Japanese varieties, and being lightly arranged was much admired as 
it was meritorious. The second prize went to Mr. Roberts, gardener to 
E. R. Longcroft, Esq., Havant, whose group was more closely packed, nor 
were the flowers of such good quality. The third prize went to Mr. J. 
Agate, nurseryman, Havant, whose plants were well suited for the purpose, 
being dwarf and with splendid foliage, but the flowers were rather small. 
Specimen plants were well shown by Mr. C. Penford, gardener to Sir F. 
Fitzwygram, Bart., Leigh Park, Havant, whose collection of eight plants 
composed of half incurved and half Japanese were capital specimens 3 to 
4 feet across, neatly trained and carrying from seventy to eighty flowers of 
good quality. The second-prize collection was a long way behind, being 
simply natural-grown plants, and these not of large size. 
Cut blooms were staged in large numbers, competition in most classes 
being severe. For twenty-four varieties, twelve Japanese and twelve in¬ 
curved, all distinct, Mr. Penford was easily first, his Japanese varieties 
being very fine, Madame C. Audiguier, Comte de Germiny, Maiden’s Blush, 
Margaret Marrouch, and Yal d’Andorre, all being grand ; the best incurved 
were Nil Desperandum, Prince Alfred, Jeanne d’Arc, and LordWolseley ; the 
whole being fresh and solid. Mr. Payne was second ; Beauty, Thunberg, 
and J. Delaux were his best. Mr. C. Ho-kins, gardener to J. Wilder, 
Esq., Stansted Park, Emsworth, was third. For twelve Japanese Mr. Pen¬ 
ford was again first with blooms similar in character to his former stand. 
Mr. Hoskins was second with a capital stand; third Mr. Payne, in this 
there were eight entries. Mr. Penford followed up his former successes by 
staging the best twelve incurved flowers, his Nil Desperandum and Lady 
Hardinge being especially fine. Mr. R. Woodbine, gardener to C. P. Boyd, 
Esq., J.P., Havant, was second with blooms rather rough; third, Mr. 
Roberts. For six Japanese Mr. Newell, gardener to H. M. Green, Esq., 
Havant, was first, and for six incurved Mr. Moseley, gardener to J. Taplin, 
Esq., was easily first. Mr. Penford once more was the winner of first prizes 
by staging the best twelve reflexed varieties, and the same number of 
Anemone kinds with very fine produce, his Pink Christine in the reflexed, 
and Fabian de Mediana in the Anemone class being specially noteworthy. Mr. 
Woodbine and Mr. Payne were second respectively. Some splendid blooms 
were shown in the amateurs’ classes by the Rev. J. Wells, Havant. 
Table plants, Primulas, and Solanums by Mr. Moseley, Mr. Hoskins, and 
Mr. Kinchott, gardener to Mrs. Hodgkinson, Havant. Grapes, both black 
and white were well staged by Mr. Penford; his Alicantes were very fine in 
bunch, berry, and colour. Mr. E. Smith, gardener to Mrs. Learmouth, was 
a good second with Alicante in capital condition. Mr. Fuller, gardener to 
SirJ. Jervoise, Ids worth House, Horndean, staged the best four dishes of 
Apples, followed by Messrs. E. Smith and Penford. Mr. Roberts had the 
best four dishes of Pears, followed by Mr. Moseley. 
Vegetables were a strong feature of the Show, the best eight varieties 
being staged by Mr. Fuller; Brussels Sprouts, Celery, and Carrots being 
especially fine. For the best collection of salading a large number of dishes 
were staged, and for which a special prize was offered by Lieut.-Col. Sande- 
man, Hayling Island, which caused much interest in this class. Yery 
representative were the collections staged, and all were very close in merit, 
Ultimately the first prize was awarded Mr. E. Smith, who had twenty-one 
kinds, his Endive and Beet being especially good. Mr. Hoskins was a close 
second, while Mr. Fuller was a capital third. The arrangements were in 
every way satisfactory, reflecting great credit on the Committee and the 
Hon. Secretaries, Messrs. Fuller and Norkitt. 
STOKE NEWINGTON.— November 4th and 5th. 
After holding their Shows for many years in the Defoe Road, Stoke 
Newington, this Society has transferred them to the Highbury Athenaeum, 
and the first one was held there on the dates above given. As is expected 
of such an old pioneer Society, the Exhibition was very satisfactory, plants 
and blooms being numerously and well shown. The plants are always 
good at these shows, especially those from Mr. W. Monk, gardener to 
W. Fowler, Esq., Leytonstone, who has so frequently won the premier 
awards for trained specimens. He again repeated his former success with 
nine fine even plants. Mr. K. Bass, gardener to Miss Cotton, Leytonstone, 
was also a good exhibitor in the plant class. Mr. S. Gilbey, Mr. Lovegrove, 
Mr. G. Saunders, and Mr. Davey were competitors in several classes, secur¬ 
ing second and third-rate awards. Mr. J. Wittey had the best group, a 
testeful arrangement of plants and good selection of varieties._ 
Incurved blooms are generally distinguished by their high finish and 
symmetry at the Stoke Newington Show, and this occasion was not an ex¬ 
ception to the rule, for though perhaps somewhat wanting in size they were 
remarkable for their cleanness and good form. One of the most successsful 
competitors was Mr. Bettesworth, gardener to R. Ewing, Esq., Burton 
Grange, Cheshunt, who was accorded the first prize for thirty-six handsome 
blooms. Mr. W. Monk was similarly successful with twelve blooms, while 
for six Mr. W. Davey, gardener to C. Paine, Esq., Stamford Hill, was the 
chief prizetaker. In the class for Japanese blooms Mr. Bettesworth re¬ 
peated his previous success, taking first place with twenty-four varieties, 
which were represented by excellent blooms. Mr. H. Smith, gardener to W. H. 
Sewell, Esq., Warren Hill, Loughton, followed in that class, but was first for 
twelve and six blooms, showing praiseworthy samples of the most effective 
varieties. Anemones were not quite so well represented, nor were the 
Pompons. Table plants, miscellaneous plants, and non-competing collec¬ 
tions were shown by several exhibtors, the cut flowers from Mr. T.S. Ware, 
Tottenham, attracting much attention. 
BRIXTON.—Nov. 4th and 5th. 
Comparatively few local societies can boast a record of twenty-seven 
annual exhibitions of the same merit as those held at Brixton Hill ; and 
with such a long successful career it is not surprising that the Show has 
gained a more than ordinary degree of fame. The hall near the congrega¬ 
tional church, where the Exhibition is held, is of moderate dimensions, and 
consequently does not admit of an extensive display, but one remarkable 
point is that it always seems to be well filled without any crowding. 
Another prevailing character is the uniformity of merit distinguishing the 
exhibits, a general refinement with an absence of coarseness in all classes, 
that impresses a visitor very quickly. Sufficient classes for miscellaneous 
plants are also introduced to impart diversity to the Show, and the Orchids, 
which for several seasons have been contributed by J. Southgate, Esq., 
Selborne, Streatham, add materially to the beauty and interest of the Ex¬ 
hibition. Viewed from the gallery an exceedingly bright and pleasing 
effect is obtained, and it is evident that the courteous Secretary, Mr. W. 
Hall, utilises to the best advantage the material at his disposal. 
The dhow on Thursday and Friday last was of similar merit to its long 
series of predecessors, the competition being close in most of the classes. 
The beautiful specimen plants formerly seen are still missed, for no one 
seems to have acquired the skill in training that rendered the plants of one 
or two exhibitors so famed ; the cut blooms were, however, good, the best 
shown up to that date. The Japanese were particularly notable for their 
fresh bright colours and good substance. With twenty-four blooms of 
Japanese varieties Mr. T. Mursell, gardener to Mrs. Burton,Streatham,secured 
the chief prize for a capital stand of blooms comprising the following varie¬ 
ties :—Back row.—La Triomphante, Val d’Andorre, Mu lie. Lacroix, Madame 
de Sevin, Peter the Great, Jeanne Delaux, Elaine, and Marguerite Marrouch. 
Middle row.—L’Adorable, Madame J. Laing, Jupiter, a fine deep rich red 
bloom ; Sarnia, Fernand Feral, M. Astorg, Madame C. Audiguier, and 
Dr. Macary. Front row.—Belle Paule, Source d’Or, Coquette de Castille, 
M. Burnet, Boule d’Or, Margot, l’lncomparable, and N. D avis, very fine and 
bright red colour. Mr. T. Sadler, gardener to C. Lambert, Esq., Streatham, 
and Mr. C. J. Salter, gardener to J. Southgate, Esq., Strtatham, were second 
and third, each showing good blooms. Eight exhibitors entered with 
twelve Japanese blooms, Mr. G. Pell, gardener to A. Margetson, Esq., 
Streatham, winning the first prize with bright handsome blooms of good 
substance, representing in the back row Bouquet Fait, Boule d’Or very 
large, and Marguerite Marrouch; in the mid. le row, Mdlle. Lacroix, 
Japonaise, Elaine, and Soleil Levant ; in the front row, J. Delaux, M. 
Astorg, Criterion, and Maiden’s Blush. The second and third places were 
taken by Mr. W. Howe, gardener to H. Tate, Esq., Park Hill, Streatham, 
and Mr. T. Mursell. 
The incurved blooms were not quite so large as they are sometimes seen, 
but they were neat and in some instances exceptionally good. Mr. C. J. 
Salter won triple honours, being first in each of the three classes for twenty- 
four, twelve, and six blooms; he also had the premier incurved bloom in 
the Show—namely, a substantial well-formed Prince Alfred in his twenty- 
four stand, two other blooms of this variety from the same exhibitor being 
nearly equally fine. The varieties in the first twenty-four stand were as 
follows. Back row—Prince Alfred, Mrs. Heale, St. Patrick, Jeanne d’Arc, 
Jardin des Plantes, John Salter, excellent; Princess of Wales, and Lord 
Alcester. Middle row — Nil Desperandum, very fine ; Mr. Bunn, Lady 
Hardinge, G. Glenny, Princess of Wales, Mrs. Dixon, Mr. Brunlees, and 
Mrs. Crossfield. Front row—Reine des Blanchees, Lady Derby, Mrs. G. 
Rundle, Cherub, White Globe, Refulgence, Beverley, and S.r Stafford Car y. 
The other prizes were taken by Mr. T. Sadler and Mr. J. Howe, gardener 
to Mrs. Bennett, Upper Tulse Hill. The prrmier twelve incurved contained 
in the back row—Prince Alfred, Nil Desperandum, Mrs. Heale, and Prince 
of Wales. In the middle row—Refulgence, Mr. Bunn, Mr. Brunlees, and 
Jeanne d’Arc. In the front row—G. Glenny, Lady Hardinge, Beverley, and 
an exceedingly beautiful bloom of Mrs. Dixon. The best six blooms were 
Prince Alfred, Lord Wolseley, Jeanne d’Arc, G. Glenny, Mrs. Dixon, and 
Beverley ; Messrs. J. Howe, W. Howe, and T. Sadler following in the two 
